• Use questions to identify places where you may be in need of revision.
• Details can help the writer convey meaning. Dig for ways to add more details.
• Snapshots give the writer a chance to freeze a moment, explaining the sensory details.
• Thoughtshots give the reader a look into the character’s thinking. This provides insight into the true character.
• Build a scene using only necessary dialogue. The rest of the description and details help the reader get the picture in their mind.
• Explode a moment to draw a reader into a specific scene.
• Shrink a century to cut out the “boring parts!”
• Revision can occur any time during the writing process, not just at the end.
• Rearranging paragraphs and sentences can help to find a stronger lead and better flow.
• Double space your revision draft so that you can write notes in the spaces.
"... using only necessary dialogue." I love it - it is so hard to write good dialogue and this is a great reminder that the whole story doesn't have to be "'Hello,' said Bob."
ReplyDeleteYes to double space or with K - 4, skip a line.
ReplyDeleteFunny how kids seem to resist this and cram their writing. Then they get upset with the mess.
Double space writing both typing and handwritten
Megan: I think leaving spaces in our writing is so important for the revision process.
ReplyDeletevery comprehensive list... awesome.
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